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Best Eyelet Fabrics
Here are our eyelet fabric reviews.
1. Honeycomb Cotton Eyelet
This eyelet fabric features a slightly unique cut out pattern throughout the fabric. The fabric is very lightweight and is a polyester/cotton blend. Eyelet fabrics are perfect for making many different apparel items, but the fabric can also be used for a variety of around the house décor and accent sewing and crafting projects as well.
- This fabric is a blend of 65% polyester and 35% cotton
- Comes in 54” widths
- Machine wash, tumble dry on low heat
2. Fancy Allover Eyelet
This beautiful eyelet fabric has a wonderful scalloped, embroidered edge that will add a touch of luxurious and timeless elegance to just about any garment. Eyelet lace is perfect for making shirts and blouses, dresses, skirts, and is a great fabric to use for heirloom sewing projects or vintage looking garments. Eyelet fabric can also be used for many different home décor projects. This fabric is quite budget friendly and can be purchased for under six dollars a yard.
- This fabric is very lightweight and is made from 100% polyester
- Available in 42” widths
- Machine wash on cold, tumble dry on low heat
3. Heavy Cotton Eyelet
This eyelet fabric is stunning with a beautiful floral motif and a lightly scalloped edge. It has a crisp hand and a moderate amount of drape. Eyelet fabric is a great choice for making overlays. This fabric could be used for many different projects. Use it for overlays for formal or special occasion dresses, for skirts, boleros, blouses, or other apparel items.
- Comes in 41” widths
- Fabric is lightweight and is a blend of 80% polyester and 20% cotton
- This fabric can be hand washed in cold water or dry cleaned
4. Bud Floral Cotton Eyelet
This polyester/cotton blend fabric is very lightweight. Eyelet fabrics are great for making many different apparel items like skirts, dresses, and blouses, and is also a great choice for overlays and for heirloom sewing projects. Eyelet fabric can also be used for different home décor and décor accent projects as well.
- This fabric is a blend of 65% polyester and 35% cotton
- Machine wash, tumble dry on low heat
- Fabric is available in 54” widths
5. Cotton Embroidery Eyelet
This beautiful eyelet fabric is a poly/cotton blend, and like most eyelet fabrics, it is very lightweight. Eyelet fabric can be used to make many different types of dresses, and a whole host of other apparel items. The fabric is quite versatile and can also be used for anything from table top décor to household accents, as well as for overlays and heirloom sewing projects.
- Fabric is a blend of 65% polyester and 35% cotton
- Comes in 50” widths
- Machine wash, tumble dry on low heat
Eyelet Fabric Buying Guide
Eyelet fabric is very versatile, not just in use, but in appearance as well. While the fabric does have unique and defining eyelets that run throughout, they might differ in appearance, while others can actually be embroidered on. Some eyelet fabrics have scalloped edges that have been embroidered while others are more plain. Eyelet fabric is very versatile and can be used for many, many different projects.
Eyelet Fabric Sewing Projects
Eyelet fabric sometimes resembles lace or trim, especially if the edges are scalloped and embroidered. Eyelet fabrics can be used for many different styles of skirts, dresses, and blouses. The fabric is often a favorite for vintage style clothing and is excellent for heirloom sewing projects. Eyelet fabric can also be used for overlays for clothing or for items like window treatments, table cloths, toss cushions, and more. It can be used for trimming items, and can even be used for crafting or could even be used for some bedding.
Budget Friendly
The price of eyelet fabric might actually surprise you, given that it is a fairly durable fabric for being so lightweight and that it is often quite beautiful. Eyelet fabric can often be purchased for under six dollars a yard, with a whole host of other fabrics available for under ten dollars a yard. Eyelet fabric is quite versatile and can be used for many varied projects. The fabric can be used for anything from formal wear to home décor. It is often fairly easy to launder and most cotton or poly/cotton blends are quite durable.
Recommended Reading:
- Chapter 1: The 7 Sewing Essentials for Beginners
- Chapter 2: The Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Machines
- Chapter 3: The Ultimate Guide to Setting up your Sewing Room
- Chapter 4: Everything You Need To Know About Sewing
- Chapter 5: Sewing Fabric 101: A Virtual Tour of the Fabric Store
